It's good to splurge one time and go and sit in Quadri's or Florian's (the two competing cafés on St Mark's) just for the experience, though. Go out to the islands, as well, chico. Dead romantic, when it's a bit foggy in winter - the journey out to Torcello is scenic, Murano (glass) is a hole, apart from if you get away from the main shopping area, but Burano (lace) is a good island as well with some great restaurants.